Duval County Election Commissioner tests voting machines
Duval County Elections Supervisor Jerry Holland talks about the importance of accuracy in the upcoming August 20 primary election in Jacksonville.
Voters across Florida, including Duval County, will head to the polls Tuesday to secure their spots in the state’s 2024 primary or narrow down the field of candidates in several races, including four Duval County School Board seats, judgeship seats, seats in the Florida House of Representatives and Senate, seats in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate, and more.
Because Florida is a closed primary state, only registered voters of that party are allowed to vote in select primaries. But all voters, depending on where they live, can vote in select nonpartisan elections, such as school board and judicial elections.
Florida held its presidential primary in March, with 81 percent of the state’s Republicans choosing Donald Trump as their preferred candidate for November’s presidential election between the former president and current Vice President Kamala Harris. Voters across the country will decide on the next president on Tuesday, November 5.
What time do polls open and close in Duval County?
The polling stations are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Where can I vote in Duval County?
Find your constituency using the electoral office’s polling station search.
Which races can I choose from?
You can find out the exact elections you can vote in on your sample ballot paper, available on the Returning Officer’s website. By entering your name and date of birth, you can also see if your registration is up to date, which political party you are registered with and where you can vote in person.
The election includes odd-numbered school districts in a year when school choice and potential school closures have sparked outcry among residents. Because of changes made in redistricting last year, you could be in a different district this election.
There are two Democratic primaries for Districts 13 and 14 of the state House of Representatives. The District 13 race pits incumbent Angie Nixon against Brenda Priestly Jackson, a former Jacksonville City Council member. The District 14 race pits incumbent Kimberly Davis against Lloyd Caulker and Therese Wakefield-Gamble.
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Are the results of early voting and mail-in voting available?
Early voting in Duval County ended at 6 p.m. on Sunday. As of noon Monday, Duval County Elections Commissioner Jerry Holland reported that 72,958 voters had cast their ballots, including 29,195 by mail and 43,744 by early voting. Turnout represents 11.6 percent of the county’s eligible voters. Those votes will be announced when polls close at 7 p.m.
Can I still return my ballot by mail?
Voters who wish to vote by mail can still return their ballot to the Elections Supervisor’s office at 105 E. Monroe St. The office will be open until 7 p.m. today.
Where can I vote in Northeast Florida?
How do I check my voter registration status?
Not sure if you’re registered to vote? Check your status.
How do I register to vote?
The deadline to register for the 2024 parliamentary elections (November) is October 7. You can register here.
What do I need to bring to the polling station to cast my vote?
Voters should bring at least one valid and current ID that includes a photo and signature. Valid photo IDs include:
- Florida Driver License
- Florida ID card (issued by DHSMV)
- US passport
- Debit or credit card
- Military ID
- Student ID
- Nursing home ID
- Neighborhood Association ID
- Social assistance card
- Veteran Health ID (issued by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs)
- Concealed Weapons Permit (issued under FS 790.06)
- Employee identification card issued by a branch, department, agency, or instrumentality of the federal government, state, county, or municipality
Important dates for elections
Phone prefix (20 August)
- First mailing of ballots to military personnel and voters abroad: July 6
- Voter registration deadline: July 22
- Deadline for requesting postal voting documents: August 8
- Early voting: August 5-18
- Election day: August 20
Parliamentary elections (November 5)
- First mailing of ballots to military personnel and voters abroad: September 21
- Voter registration deadline: October 7
- Deadline for requesting postal voting documents: October 24
- Early voting: October 21 – November 3
- Election day: November 5
